Job Title: Contentious Probate Solicitor
Location: Huddersfield
Experience: 2 years + PQE
An amazing opportunity has become available in our clients West Yorkshire branch for a Contentious Probate Solicitor.
Your Role:
The prime role of a solicitor is to undertake fee-earning work, encourage and promote the image and ethos of the firm and to adhere to agreed practice and procedure as determined.
Your responsibilities will include:
- To assist with Client work as allocated by the Solicitor in charge of the Litigation Team in accordance with the detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the firm's Office Manual.
- To ensure all Client work is progressed expeditiously and that the Client is kept regularly informed on progress and on costs.
- To exercise high standards of Client care at all times in a professional and pleasant manner.
- To ensure the confidentiality and security of all the firm's and Client documentation and information.
- To achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording.
- To comply with Solicitors Accounts Rules and the rules on Professional Conduct of Solicitors.
- To maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm.
- To ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organisations.
- As requested, to support, develop and supervise immediate support staff.
- To take responsibility for and attend to training and self-development.
- In conjunction with the firm to comply with the relevant training requirements of the Law Society and to assist with in-house training as may be required.
- In liaison with the Partners to be active in promoting the services of the firm and its image.
- To undertake any reasonable task as requested.
- Day-to-day handling of a wide variety of cases.
- Experience of running own case load and being able to pick up cases partway through.
- Conduct of matters on behalf of clients.
- Work as part of the team
Person specification – key skills/qualifications required:
- Admitted to the Solicitors' Roll
- Experience in Contentious Probate Work and/or Litigation is a must have.
- Ideally 2+ years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE)
- Commitment to the ethos, values and strategy of the firm.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Computer and Word processing skills essential
- Organized and self-motivated with the ability to work within a team environment
Their offer
- Competitive salary
- Work life balance
- Hybrid working available.
- 25 days holiday plus statutory, plus extra days for long service.
- An extra day's holiday for your birthday
- 2 x ½ days off for Life Admin Days
- Health Scheme
- 2 x Non -Contractual Bonuses per year
- Pension
- Christmas party get togethers.
- Equal Opportunity
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Depending on experience
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please contact Emma Hall at QED Legal via the details provided.